by Stacey Hilliard | Dec 22, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Embracing the joy of this Christmas season: A Video Message from Bishop Bickerton
Bishop Bickerton recorded the personal message linked below (click on the image or use the link below to watch) as a gentle reminder that all of us “keep our candles of hope lit” especially in this season.
The Bishop reminds us that though we may have to look a little harder in this crazy, messed up world we live in today, “to find the awe and wonder of Christmas in 2025, [we must] look to those who truly inspire, bless your joy, and rebuild your faith. These people, mentors in your journey, may be found in almost every corner of your life. They may be pastors, lay persons, friends, family… They may also be a little child in your midst, whose simple innocence can without prompting, reveal a new or renewed awareness of all that is good, right, and holy in this season.” See his video message, HERE.
by Stacey Hilliard | Dec 1, 2025 | News
Please join us on Christmas Eve
We will hold two services of lessons and carols – one at 5:00 p.m. and another at 9:00 p.m.
The 5pm service will include music by the Occasional Brass Quintet and a special message for the children in attendance, who will be invited to help light the candles on our Advent wreath. At 9 we’ll have music by strings and Crawford’s Chancel Choir.
We hope you’ll join us and bring your family and friends…all are welcome! If you are unable to be with us in-person, you can still join us via the livestream on our Facebook page or YouTube channel. Click HERE to download a copy of the bulletin for our 9pm service.
by Stacey Hilliard | Nov 30, 2025 | News
Crawford’s food ministries stand to get a little power-up this month… Stop N Shop has chosen our micro pantry and other food ministries as the beneficiary of their Blooming’ 4 Good program. During the month of December, every purchase of this $11.99 bouquet at our local Stop N Shop (695 Main Street, Winchester) will earn us another $1 to help fund our food ministries!
We are happy to share that, for the entire month of December, Crawford’s Micro Pantry and other food ministries have been selected by store leadership at Stop & Shop’s Winchester location (695 Main Street) to receive a $1 donation from every purchase of the specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet. These funds help us keep our own micro pantry stocked, purchase or prepare meals for guests of the Dwelling Place in Woburn, help local food pantries keep their shelves stocked when asked, and more.
This holiday season, consider sharing a beautiful Blooming’ 4 Good bouquet to brighten your dining table, thank a host or hostess, or spread a smile. The Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, which was launched in February 2021, is an easy way for shoppers to support local nonprofit organizations. To learn more about this program, please visit stopandshop.2givelocal.com.
To learn more about Crawford’s efforts to reduce food insecurity, visit our Missions and Ministries page, HERE.
by Stacey Hilliard | Oct 7, 2025 | News
Journalist, activist, and pastor Liz Walker joins us to discuss her new book, No One Left Alone: A Story of How Community Helps Us Heal. During our sermon time on Sunday, October 26, Pastor Anne will interview Rev. Walker about her new book, “No One Left Alone,” and the program she launched at her home church (Roxbury Presbyterian), “Can We Talk Program for Community Healing.” After the service, Rev. Walker will join us at coffee hour, where she’ll share in our fellowship and answer questions. Copies of her book will be available for purchase that morning – the proceeds of which will support “Can We Talk.”
This Sunday service (like every Sunday service at Crawford) is open to anyone and we hope you’ll invite friends, family and neighbors to join us. You can download a flyer to send to them HERE.
by Stacey Hilliard | Jun 17, 2025 | News
Please join us for our annual Blessing of the Animals, outdoors, under the tent in front of our church at 34 Dix Street, Winchester, MA, on Sunday, October 5, at 10am. We will celebrate communion*, have animal-themed music and have individual blessings for every pet who comes. We will give thanks for our animal companions, honor animals that serve in public safety and wellness, and celebrate those who have taken on the difficult work of animal rescue, shelter, and care. All are welcome (people and animals), so please join us and bring your critters, big or small. “If you can control it, you can bring it.” (Along those lines, please read these tips for keeping the peace among our blessed pets at the service.)
*In the Methodist Church, we practice an open table. You do not have to be a member of this church or any church to join us in Holy Communion. Where Christ is the host, all are welcome.
by Stacey Hilliard | Jun 16, 2025 | News
Crawford will host another Life Line Screening event on Monday, November 3. Life Line Screening is the premier provider of stroke and cardiovascular disease risk screenings since 1993. Life Line Screening is extending a discounted offer to all members which will identify your risk level for the following diseases:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Atrial Fibrillation
Click HERE for more information and/or to register online. Or call 800-324-9458 to schedule your appointment – mention code HABC001 for discounted package price. A simple screening can be worth a lifetime.
